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Paaske Family History

Paaske Surname Meaning

Danish: from a vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Paschalis (see Paschal) or perhaps a nickname for someone who was born at Easter.

Påske or had some other particular connection with that time of year such as owing a feudal obligation then.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Paaske family from?

You can see how Paaske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paaske family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Paaske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Paaske families living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Paaske's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Paaske families in 1920.
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What did your Paaske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paaske. 34% of Paaske men worked as a Machinist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

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Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Paaske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paaske census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 462 immigration records available for the last name Paaske. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Paaske. For the veterans among your Paaske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paaske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paaske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paaske in 1963 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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